The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 August 1899
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Title Section18 1899-08-08 1 TH E Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, Bth AUGUST,/ 1899. DAILY ISSUE, No18 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement728 1899-08-08 1 r\ Office. Collyer Quay. XT' Wharves. New Harbour 0 STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA. JAPAN, PEN ANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI. VENICE, PLYMOUTH. AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for Persian Gulf Continental and American Ports, also for hint Coast, and Smn Francisco728 words
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Advertisement628 1899-08-08 1 f HINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. THK following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong, Suanq- For Marseilles Hti H. Japan Ports. and London. Pine Suey Aug. to s.s. Ching Wo Sept. laThrough Bills of Lading issued to Manchester,628 words
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Advertisement899 1899-08-08 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKB.TVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Undbr Contract with thb Nithirlands India Govbrmmbmt. Agents at Singapore. Ships Agency, late J. DAKNDELS Co., 2-3 Collyer Quay Time Table for August, 1809. Prom Expected Will be despatched tor Gen. Pel H.iiavia Aug. 9. Sourabaya, Boeleleng. Ampenan, Macassar, Amboina, ll.tiic'a New Ciuinea Aug. 12 Brouwer899 words
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Advertisement360 1899-08-08 1 TEACHER'S HIGHLAND CREAM 4 WHISKY. Is the oldest, purest and best m the market OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., SOI.K AGK.vrs SINGAPORE ft PUfANG raser Cumming. t flattery Ro j»wmu>:- |ohoic B HsUCft VMU 1 M it) Bale-. tie-. Timber Merchants. i J i<I.ME HARD-WOOD, OP) by our own men360 words
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Advertisement613 1899-08-08 1 ILTONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION PAID-UP CAPITAL #*****000 RESERVE FUND Jioooo'cx) RESERVE LIABILITY OK PROPRIETORS i f 10,000.00 c C'OL'KT OV UIRICTORS. R. M. Ghav, E»q— Chairman. N. A Sibbs, Esq.— Dhputv Chaikmam. K. Goktz, Em. I A. J. Raymond, Emj. K. SHHLLIM.Esq. R. H. Hill A. Hai/pt, Es613 words
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Advertisement479 1899-08-08 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL^PECIFIf 7 Sprue. Dysentery, Diarrhoea Hemorrhage and vicer a «o n THE PETER SYS COMPANY Tit>9y of Japan fflW TOILET WATER Jmm Appreciate fur its Plicate perfume ihP M, m on/ort r^ KW n skin <-■>-!-■ 11 ,-n -^y > RIGAUD &C, 8. rue Vivienne PARIS I Milkmaid479 words
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Advertisement376 1899-08-08 1 o c "?ixs^, A p N s,ais, M y TAi AND TOYO X K E A N IS S A A BUSHIK (oriental s.s. Co.) Si, Kranc '«o t»* steamer, Kio de Janeiro Al A u^. 1 j America Maru Peking Au>f. 29 Gaelic 7 K r -apply to .LLAN,376 words
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Article41 1899-08-08 2 Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGE. On the 4th July, at hastbourne. by the Rev. P" I Lyn<.h, (,i".P(.K CotMokinf X gineer, Gtanl Gasrm-sttcet. W r, S W. t to Saka, eldest d.u^l.ler ol Dm late Im M. rt ir, of Newton Stewart, Wigtown-:41 words
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Article, Illustration411 1899-08-08 2 The Singapore Free Press. TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1899. tltn thali the Pn%m IV r Ptop'it'% tijl.t maintain. L'nawed by influence and unbritwd by am r*O«* Troth her rlarisu* precept* draw, i'itti 1 LoraltT. vii L*w. A( CORDING to a special telegram from Hongkong H. M. S. Powerful is to return411 words
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Article742 1899-08-08 2 To-night, Philharmonic Popular Orchestral Concert. A meeting of the Church Work Association will I* 1 In-Mat <j ivrnment House on Monday Aug. 14th at 12 o'clock. The stay of Mr I.a/arus, the Oculistoptician, is limited 10 tliis week. Clients should therefore coti>ult him m time at Hotel de ('Europe. The742 words
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Article187 1899-08-08 2 We have received from the Hon. Sec, Mr. I. H. I'pton, the handicaps and draws for the L. L.T. C. Tournament, which begins on Wednesday. Pressure on our space compels us to omit all but the following:— PLAY ON WEDNESDAY. Ladies Si\<.ii>. Mi -•> Werty, etc.187 words
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Article43 1899-08-08 2 Room mi >. IW Local Secretary, the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company, Ltd., Singapore has received this telegram from Raub, 1 dated 7th August, 1899: Rough cleaning «/> of Battery yielded j 000 os. Amalgam, estimated quantity of stone crushed being 1 ,250 tons.43 words
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Article700 1899-08-08 2 The Malacca, Capt. Daly, resumes her usual run on Wednesday, after a long spell m dock. Information has been received that the -i'-<l Ifalai Slates have removed all re»titctioM l^ainst fiee intercouise with Pt n.ing. Alter receiving her mails from home r.n Sunday by Urn Salazie 11 M.S. Endymiun left700 words
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Article111 1899-08-08 2 Hll Lordship the Chief Justice this aft. moon m giving judgment m Anthonis* p. Sureties of Arnasalam Chetty said he had considered all the circumstances of the I case and that the bankrupt who had given security to return to Singapore by certain drfte had satisfied111 words
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Article27 1899-08-08 2 The "Powerful" Leaves the China Station. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Aug. 8th., 1899. H. M. S. Powerful returns to England via the Cape.27 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article90 1899-08-08 2 Alleged Desire to Abdicate. The Times Correspondent at Paris states that the Tsar of Russia is in favour of abdicating in favour of his brother the Grand Duke Michael, owing to the many disappointments he has met with. M. Delcasse's Mission to Russia. He also states90 words
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Article61 1899-08-08 2 THE TRANSV AAL DIFFICULTY. Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch. Kruger's Conciliatory Language. The Volksraad will consider Mr. Chamberlain's despatch to-morrow In the meanwhile President Kruger has informed Sir Alfred Milner that he is willing to accept any friendly suggestion that is likely to lead to a settlement. Another Battalion for South Africa.61 words
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Article22 1899-08-08 2 A Draw with Hampshire. The cricket match Australians v. Hamp. shire has resulted m a draw. London, yth August, 1899.22 words
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Article47 1899-08-08 2 Another Regiment Ordered to South Africa. The Munster Fusiliers have been ordered to the Cape. Mr. Chamberlain's Despatch. Mr. Chamberlain's despatch to President Kruger intimated his willingness after a settlement of the franchise question, to confer with President Kruger on other matter-., including arbitration.47 words
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Article22 1899-08-08 2 France's Policy. France has decided to grant the maximum bounty to French produced sugar during the coming year.22 words
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Article33 1899-08-08 2 Mr. Brodrick, speaking m the House ot Commons, thought it possible, m view of the extension of the system of countervailing duties, that France might modify her views.33 words
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Article85 1899-08-08 2 The Dreyfus trial was opened yesterday The public was tranquil. The leading witnesses on both sides ha\r acclaimed Dreyfus and the Government. The Secret Dossier. The Commissioner in charge of the trial has announced that the examination of the secret dossier with closed doors will occupy four85 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement582 1899-08-08 2 *Vf Si-fIAO BY HAAKE. 4 J I•jII I 1 J^ MAM SPKCIALLY AM) GUAftANTEEO. THE ROBINSON PIANO Co. J»'y 2 9 1c1eph,,,,,- No. 191. *j T. L. GOSLING Co., Agents LIPTON TEA MERCHANTS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN LIPTON'S TEAS drunk everywhere: m air-tight tins. 1 Ml582 words
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Advertisement440 1899-08-08 2 i ii- o r V.B Frm Press- WANTED A (or British N rtl B r ..> must L.c i\\ {.prepare and dispentc dru>;< mil dr. GUI HRIE k A|«M) t'. 'Vis«i Sorlh licrntoCo. WANTED I/ Natth B '•<>, mi AaMataM thn 1 '1 ti'i^r^ph h» p^r'n;. nt. with a knowledge440 words
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Advertisement464 1899-08-08 2 John Little CO LTD. m m New Goods ss. CANTON, White "Cellular" Dress Shirts White Longt-loth Dress Shirts Coloured Nrgligf 1 Shirts Coloured Hyjama Suits. White Drill S.B. Waistcoats Coloured S Shepherd's [Maid D.B. Waistcoats. Whil. l'i.,ue SB. Dr.s.s Vests n.B Black Alpaca Jackets Grey Alpaca Jackets Pearl I elt464 words
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Advertisement533 1899-08-08 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS TO LET o. 5-i, Kramat Road. Furnished. Apply on the premises. Aug 8 uc. NOTICE TPHE s.s. Afalacca, resumes her usual run on WVdnesd iy, the 9th instant. Aug 8 108 NOTICE Special Gemr.l Meeting of the Singapoie Chamber of f mmerce will be held on Monda\ 21st533 words
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Advertisement132 1899-08-08 2 Ihe following remarks, headed A Case from Manila," m the Ceylon Independent, will no doubt interest some Freemasons m Singapore on whom the lady called, and some m Manila who headed the subscription list. We have been requested to publish the following We hereby warn ladies and gentlemen m Colombo132 words
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Advertisement19 1899-08-08 2 The P. O. mail steamer Bengal, left Colombo at 8 p.m. on Saturday and w due here Friday afternoon.19 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous177 1899-08-08 2 The Week. Tuesday, Sth High Water 11.40 a., 11.25 PLegislative Council, 2-30 p.m. Masonic Board of General Purposes, 5.^0 p.m. Popular Orchestral Concert, 9 p.m. Wednesday, gtb I High Water 0.4 p., 1 1.55 p. L. L. T. C, Autumn Tournament. S. V. A. Gymnasium Class, 5.15 p.m. Uathousie Chapter177 words
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Article200 1899-08-08 3 Hon'blk C. St«in<;er's Pri/f. The following is the result of play on the j l )rs t round H. Rankine beat W. A. ..dell. H. Booth beat A. Morrison. Ksans beat A. A Gunn (w.0.) Dr. Jesser Coope beat Major Hearn fw.o.) Hon. J. M. Allinson beat200 words
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228 1899-08-08 3 In the Supreme Court this morning Mr. lustice Hyndman Jones gave judgment m the case of Sharman against the Singapore DispensaryMr. Ellis and Mr. Sharpe represented the plaintiff, and Mr. Xanson and Mr. ley the defendant Company. Hi* Lordship gave judgment for the Defendant228 words
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Article246 1899-08-08 3 morning about y o'clock Mr \V. C. Southam saw a Malay named Mat belplesi (ondition m a waterlogged -ampan off J anjong Katong. and go; \i-jf Ho v\as terribly cut about the head and body, his wour.ds m all numbering about 30, made a statement to j246 words
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Article107 1899-08-08 3 The Chief Justice heard this case on June and reserved judgment Ihe claim v.j ;ii a bond entered into by the Defendants that a certain ban krupt would not leave the Colony without the permission of the Official Assignee. Mr. J. D. Stuart appeared for107 words
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Article194 1899-08-08 3 The Popular Orchestral Concert to be I I rea to-night by the Orchestra of the .rmonic Society contains many pointof interest. The classical side of the programme is well represented by Schubert's famous Symphony m B minor, of which oti.v two movements have been left by the194 words
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Article42 1899-08-08 3 H M.S. Bonaventure. which went ashore oH th<- Siberian, coast, has been floated and has gone to dock at Nagasaki. M. Heloury, editor of L 'Opinion at s aigon, is about to marry Mile. Favey, (I <*ughter of a high Indo-China official.42 words
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67 1899-08-08 3 1 his new institution continues to make decided progress, there being last month thirty ijirN m attendance. These are reported to he intelligent, fond of study, and a satir-l.u tory rate of educational advance m,iy therefore be anticipated. Mrs. Lim Boon Keng is giving lessons67 words
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Article162 1899-08-08 3 Third Day. (By Telegram.) I lit- tl ,\r<\ day's racing at Penang was not favoured by pleasant weather rain fell before and during the weeliag and the going was heavy. Results The Larrikin Cm A handicap for Subscription Gnfrins Mr. G. T. How's Gipsy Queen 11.0 1 Mr.162 words
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Article181 1899-08-08 3 Ihe Chiet Justicf tlvis afternoon gave judgment m the iipural of Chin Kwai. Ihe Respondent i> t h«r Queen on ti><* pcosecv> tion of Inspect >r Bonnie. This appeal was argued before his Lordship on th>- 5t ci ultimo, and thi- chief ground of appeal181 words
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Article291 1899-08-08 3 This morning the Chief Justice lie-arc' an interesting <:i^e uru!'-r the Women and Protection Ordinance i- We<- i i!i is.- 1 Si M wf 51 Kirn Sen^ 1 Koad say? that bit filMlstrf Tm Ah j Chce aged 17 \ears. on the May 17th of291 words
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Article436 1899-08-08 3 In the course of his speech m the anadian Hous»! of Commons on 7 1 fi inst., on the action ol British < ulumbia with regard to the exclusion of Japanese immigrants, Sir Willrid Launer said, while admitting ihe existence ot a sentiment of repugnance to436 words
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Article92 1899-08-08 3 A very interesting discovery hat been made at Dunkirk. V\ hile excavating a channel m connection with some dock extension* there was found buried under the sand an ancient man-of-war. It i~ believed to be one of the ships which composed the Spanish Armada which was engaged m the final92 words
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Article728 1899-08-08 3 b. L. C V. UNITID SERVICE. This match m the Cricket tournament, j which was commenced on Friday, ended m a win lor the S. C. C. by 84 runs. For the C!u(>. D. Kerr took six wickets for 15 runs and L. B. Hannaford four wickets for 14728 words
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Article188 1899-08-08 3 On the (7th.) m the House of Commons l>ordC. Beresfurd asked ihe I 'nder -Secretary for Foreign Atlairs whether British subjects m Batavia were compelled to serve m the Dutch Army for the defence of ihe Island of Java; whether any nation had a right (o188 words
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Article761 1899-08-08 3 (Via CyloH.) London, July 25. The Goodwood Plate w a s run for today resulted as follows Merman I Mitcham 2 Merry Buck London, July ?6. t olmml Parsons is gazetted .1 Knichl <>rnm.Tnd.:i of the OrJor of St. Michael and St. GaWrM for vivi' m Fljjypt. N'nrlsshire has761 words
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Article289 1899-08-08 3 Sl'Rßl 1 VICTtNI OIS. CSSTVBI M HATM London, July m itch bstVMtl Surrey and the Austral v .'cii to ti.iv n .i victory (or ihe Lounty Ijy l<u r i-IKST I VMS'..-, I:<( MBi.K IkK*M 7 I R L«. Jn the tir^t ianinfi Surrey, K oin K 'irst,289 words
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Article308 1899-08-08 3 With regard to lhe details of our trade with the Far East there was a decrease m June m the export of cotton yarn anj twist to China and the Straus Settlements, but J pan shows a moderate increase. For the six months the returns show a shrinkage308 words
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Article363 1899-08-08 3 The directors of the British North Borneo Company, m their report for the year ended Dec. 31 last, state that the total revenue amounts to £53,882. comprising £50,330 m Borneo and £3,551 from interest and other sources m London. < The expenditure for the year is £38,180363 words
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Article89 1899-08-08 3 Dr. James G. liennett. of Halifax claims lo have found a complete antidote for all forms of malaria, and is m communication \mili M r iMmbeilain And others on tl* -üb;. n n hrn% >;one to AfTAnpc l<ii .i trill. S Much conlidMKa rm il.e doctor m89 words
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Article73 1899-08-08 3 i iy itiMbie pmervei and rettori i ol il nair RowLtio'a Macanmr Oil, which ckneiy rv •emblei the oily nuttai natan pt ouri»hing and Minulalinff 't jrrmrth. yHhnut rnktcti the ti vi beconw ilry, linn brittle. It p. events e»i and kcuct, Hnn({theiM iha Imm and73 words
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Article78 1899-08-08 3 (CORRECTED UP TO August 8). On London. Bank 4«/ i Jo 'iemand 111; Priv.n- 1 'i;ts 3 documents 3 ra/s credits 6 m/s 2/o; France, demand 25.^ Germany, demand 202 4 IND/A, T. T i 49 l Hongkong, demand di;, Yokohama, demand.. 4^ p n Java, <I« maud i'9i78 words
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Article110 1899-08-08 3 August 8 I'" $ta ,> uier 5.50 Uo. Cube No. 1 g 6iJ Ktpper, i.i.icU iiiit..tr>. V^o^c, 25^0 <io. Wi.ue, (Fair L,-\V=5%) 4150 Nutiain no-> 10 He ib. 1... 64. do. (80s to the it»). 84. M.-v..: (H.illlia) 81. Cluvts (Arnboina.) LiUrnai, .',lc« 15 jj Tapioca, -.mall pearl ,K«ii110 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement116 1899-08-08 3 The extra P. O. Socotra is due here on Thursday afternoon. The re interment of the remains of Capt H. C. Syers is to take place at Kuala Lumpor tomorrow (gth) at 5 p.m., with military 1 honours. The remains were brought from j Pekan by Dr. Travers and taken116 words
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Advertisement174 1899-08-08 3 PERFECT cPianos AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO. 33, RAFFLES PLACE. Jan 7 tuths A Mother Tells How She Saved He Little Daughter's Life. I am the mother of tight children and have had a great deal of experience with medicines. Last summer my little daughter had the dysentery m its174 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous127 1899-08-08 3 > b*nouo< Vm I-.., \i II AM S "1 I! .1 r 'uta Bcngkalii >. Ba^an -Vi li.il.iv I/IJ/ 4 -^k 4 FM 1 x 1 t vt i h^lJA^ t'kl..A« Kuropt: Cvr mandtl 6 «u l^iOiidf. X Krlu,. I ix SATI Kl-At xok ii i\| Nc-Xi ivIAli-b Li'J'---hKMM lv»OLlMi:-i,r127 words
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Miscellaneous1501 1899-08-08 3 SHARELIST, AUGUST Bth, u^a. 'J' 'tatioii. Capital. Paid Up. Sail Bank on l,,n« and J..p:.... I .id. *i Nominal. f£ a,ooo.ooo 45o.y68 .>, Deferred. S I Bell's A Baste.., A^.-.y. $3 Sellers. r...ooof£ S 4 3, 5 8 4 fcWBia;- b. j£T ~gr f '/"> l>eb». par. l?-,-**) KUn«( uffee1,501 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement418 1899-08-08 4 Katz Bros., LIMITED. Outfitting Department. HAVE JUST EH KIVKI) A LABOR CONSIGNMENT <>F THK (OI. LOWING (.OODS, VIZ: THE SHIKAREE HELMET, WHITE. The Cyprus Hat, M White, Grey, Light and Dark Brow n. THE SINGAPORE HELMET, WHITE. Grey Felt Helmets, White Rubbtr Hclmi Is, Indian Pith Hats and Helmets. White418 words
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Advertisement1225 1899-08-08 4 Under the Most ■'Js£akl Distinguished pa ronagc of jKSp^Ci*' 8 0146 THE SULTAN OF JOHORE ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewellers, Dealers m Precious Stones. No. 82-1 and 82-2 Brass Uissa Road. H*VE ALWAYS IN STOCK Fashionable ready made Jewelleries of variou design, mounted wuh high cla--* <H imonds, rubies1,225 words
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Advertisement930 1899-08-08 4 TO LET Seasidk Hnisi, at Passir Panjang. Apply to GKOK I EAT Co. July 28 uc. TO BE LET. Two upper floors suitable for offices and one godown, rent very moderate. Apply to 6, Rodnson Road. Auk 5 »4»8 TO BE LET. CLARF:i.AND, Tan^lm. Rent $65. At present m the930 words
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Advertisement336 1899-08-08 4 \\jT Win jour 9aith to^^ 9 1 Aerated Waters. 1«• They are THE BCST. F And therefore THE CHEAPEST. B B FHASER NEAVE, Ltd., W Robinson Road, SINGAPORE, 'p ggj Scotch Whisky is the Universal r 4 X Always Drink the Best and Preserve your Health. 5 mt This you336 words
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Advertisement382 1899-08-08 4 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUPA4 I I KKKS OrDynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL KIM'S (l) Safety Fuses, (Mi Electric Blasting Apparatus. The above Lxplofirr-, icing all manufactured m Great lirttain, are made to fa\i the high standard of safety and purity testi impw,-"i by the Brihtk382 words
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Advertisement1191 1899-08-08 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port or departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mkn-of-War. AntBONA, Jap> Poplar, Carlo Albbrtc. lul., Spez/i.i, Dwark, H.M.S., g.b., Uevonport, Fybm, Danish, Hai-PRN, Chin., Portsmouth, Hatsusb, Japanese, loxumo, Jap Elswick, lU'ATE, j D. D Uik, Jaguar, titr., Kiel. LiGUKiA, Ital., Spez*ia, Mi1,191 words
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Advertisement615 1899-08-08 4 The Smgapore Free Preas. AMD Mercantile Advertiser Cable Address,— Advertiser, Smg*p« r Telethons Number.— No. 61. Published at 30-3, Raffles Place, Siagap Ort "r*HE leading English Newspaper m th e A Straits Settlements Johore, Federated Native States of Perak, SSen.U n gor, Sungei Ujoog, Pahang, the N egn Sembilan British615 words
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